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Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle Tour - 1 Day (Highland Explorer)

From $74.50

From $74.50

From $74.50

Tour in English

With this tour, you’ll spend a magical day exploring picture-perfect villages and some of the most iconic countryside the Scottish Highlands has to offer.

Includes return travel from Edinburgh city centre in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz bus

Expert tour guides give insights into the region’s landmarks and tales of its history

Souvenir map

Stops include:

Balmaha village - with views to Ben Lomond

Loch Lomond- includes the Trossachs National Park

Stirling- explore the city or visit Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's most historically important sights

The Kelpies - admire these magnificent 30m high steel sculptures

Audio guide available to download before departure (details on the booking confirmation) in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese.

Please note: Please ensure your chosen departure date corresponds with your date selected in the calendar. If your dates do not match and additional payment is required, failure to pay the additional cost will result in your booking being cancelled.

Morning
Arrive at 8.30am for an 8.45am departure from 60 High Street, within Edinburgh’s Royal Mile – and hop aboard the coach to meet your friendly local tour guide.

Heading west, you'll pass through Scotland's central belt towards the 'Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' where you'll have your first stop at Balmaha to admire views of Ben Lomond. Here, you will have the opportunity to go on a woodland walk with great views of the loch. Standing on its bank you'll understand why Loch Lomond has been immortalised in a world famous song.

Lunchtime
After travelling through forests, your lunchtime stop is the picturesque village of Aberfoyle.

This small yet bustling village is in the Trossachs National Park, an area world-renowned for its beauty. There are plenty of spots here to get something to eat.

Afternoon
The afternoon is spent exploring Stirling. Take the chance to discover impressive Stirling Castle (for a small extra fee - around £14), one of Scotland's most important structures both historically and architecturally. Seen for miles around, its imposing position has played a hugely strategic role throughout the centuries. Many royals have been crowned at Stirling Castle, including Mary Queen of Scots, and it was central to William Wallace's first fight in the Wars of Independence. If you don't want to visit the castle, why not explore Stirling? It's geographically one of the most significant towns in Scottish history.

Upon your return to Edinburgh you will have the chance to visit and marvel at the stunning Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott.

Return at approx. 5.30pm

Upon booking you will received an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from Highland Explorer Tours within 2-3 working days confirming your date of departure.

Departure details

November 2018 - March 2019: Tours depart on Sundays

April 2019 - May 2019: Tours depart on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

June 2019 - September 2019: Tours depart on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays